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2020-2021 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSCI 260 - Human Disease and Chronic Illness


This course is a study of common and significant human diseases, including aspects of disease epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment. This course provides an overview of basic disease processes, as well as an examination of diseases by organ system and diseases that affect multiple organ systems simultaneously. Attention is given to the basic terminology required to communicate effectively with medical personnel and to comprehend medical reports.



Prerequisites & Notes

Bioscience I and Bioscience II (BIOL 121/123 and BIOL 122/124)

OR

A&P Concepts I and A&P Concepts II (BIOL 130/132 and BIOL 131/133)





Credits: 3